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Abstract
The usefulness of the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) in elderly individuals has recently been questioned. ESR measurements were obtained on 100 elderly individuals using the Westergren method. In 4% of the patients screened the ESR was responsible for uncovering previously undiagnosed illnesses. Elevated ESR's, while more prevalent in the elderly than in younger individuals, have a similar pathological significance.Entities:
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Year: 1987 PMID： 3621838 DOI： 10.1007/bf02201020
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Rheumatol ISSN： 0770-3198 Impact factor: 2.980